Question
My child is a 8-year-old boy. These days, he says his ears are itchy and painful. In the morning, there’s a lot of yellow earwax, and he also has a slight fever. How should I treat itchy and painful ears in children with middle ear infection?
Answer
To treat pediatric middle ear infection, parents can first give the child some symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. If the child’s condition is severe, they can also use some regional treatments, such as anti-inflammatory ear drops. In cases of ear pain, painkillers can be administered to the child. If the child has a particularly severe fever, some antipyretic medication should be used appropriately. In severe cases, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. If there are repeated acute severe episodes or if there is a perforation of the eardrum, timely surgical treatment is required. Lastly, parents are advised to take this disease seriously, seek medical treatment for their children as soon as possible, and also pay attention to doing related preventive and health care work in their daily lives.